PANDUAN PERKEMBANGAN PEMBELAJARAN MURID

(STUDENTS' LEARNING PROGRESS GUIDE)

MATHEMATICS
FORM 1

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AIMS
The mathematics curriculum for secondary schools aims to develop individuals who are able to think mathematically, and
apply mathematical knowledge effectively and responsibly in solving problems and making decisions; and face the
challenges in everyday life brought about by the advancement of science and technology.
OBJECTIVES
The mathematics curriculum for the secondary school enables pupils to:
1. Understand definitions, concepts, laws, principles, and theorems related to Number, Shape and Space, and
Relationship.
2. Widen the use of basic operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division related to Number, Shape
and Space and Relationship.
3. Acquire basic mathematical skills:
Making estimation and rounding
Measuring and constructing
Collecting and handling data
Representing and interpreting data
Recognising and representing relationship mathematically
Using algorithm and relationship
Solving problems
Making decisions
4. Communicate mathematically.
5. Apply knowledge and skills of mathematics in solving problems and making decisions.
6. Relate mathematics with other areas of knowledge.
7. Use suitable technologies in concept building, acquiring skills, solving problems and exploring the field of
mathematics.
8. Acquire mathematical knowledge and develop skills effectively and use them responsibly.
9. Inculcate a positive attitude towards mathematics.
10. Appreciate the importance and beauty of mathematics.
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BAND

STANDARD STATEMENT

Know basic knowledge of mathematics

Know and understand mathematical concepts.

Know, understand and able to use basic mathematical skills.

Know, understand and able to solve mathematical problems systematically.

Use mathematical knowledge and skills in solving complex problems with various methods.

Acquire and apply mathematical knowledge and skills creatively, innovatively and effectively.

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FORM 1 MATHEMATICS DESCRIPTOR

TOPIC

BAND
1

NUMBERS
3

WHOLE
NUMBERS
NUMBER
PATTERNS AND
SEQUENCES
FRACTIONS
DECIMALS
PERCENTAGES
INTEGERS

DESCRIPTOR
Identify numbers correctly.
Determine correctly :
- place value and value of digit in whole numbers.
- odd numbers, even numbers and prime numbers.
- value of fractions and value of decimal numbers.
- using the symbol > and < to compare two given integers.
Round whole numbers correctly.
Round off numbers correctly to the nearest decimal place(s).
Determine multiples and factors of whole numbers correctly.

Perform computation of numbers systematically on

- combined operations involving whole numbers.
- combined operations of various types of numbers.
- percentages.
- integers.
Solve non-routine problems involving combined operations of various numbers
systematically.
Use creative and innovative ideas to solve mathematical problems related to numbers
in everyday situations involving a combination of mathematical knowledge and skills
systematically.
or
Make presentations in various forms, writings, projects or games that use mathematical
knowledge and skills involving numbers effectively.

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TOPIC

BAND
1

DESCRIPTOR
Identify shape and space correctly.
Determine the characteristics of lines and angles correctly.

SHAPE AND SPACE

BASIC
MEASUREMENTS
LINES AND
ANGLES
POLYGONS
PERIMETER AND
AREA
SOLID
GEOMETRY

Name the types of polygons correctly.

Measure and draw angles correctly.

Draw the nets of cubes and cuboids correctly.

Solve problems systematically involving

- basic measurements.
- lines and angles.
- polygons.
- perimeter and area.
- volume of cubes and cuboids.

Use creative and innovative ideas to solve mathematical problems related to shape
and space in everyday situations involving a combination of mathematical knowledge
and skills systematically.
or
Make presentations in various forms, writings, projects or games that use mathematical
knowledge and skills involving shape and space effectively.

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TOPIC

RELATIONSHIP

ALGEBRAIC
EXPRESSIONS

BAND

DESCRIPTOR

Identify unknowns correctly.

State coefficient and like terms for a given term correctly.

Determine the number of terms in an algebraic expression correctly.

Simplify algebraic expressions correctly.

Solve problems involving algebraic expressions systematically.

Use creative and innovative ideas to solve mathematical problems related to algebraic
expression in everyday situations involving a combination of mathematical knowledge
and skills systematically.
or
Make presentations in various forms, writings, projects or games that use mathematical
knowledge and skills involving algebraic expressions effectively.

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